Pollies’ paper push
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt will ask all government departments and agencies to use more 100 per cent recycled paper.
Baw Baw backs option C for ward structure
Baw Baw Shire Council has rejected the Victorian Electoral Commission's recommendation to retain its current ward structure.
Tomorrow’s hearings postponed
An additional day of public hearings scheduled for tomorrow as part of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry has been rescheduled to next Thursday, 22 October.
Services put to the test
New emergency response plans improved since the Hazelwood mine fire have been put to the test in a mock fire scenario.
Desal plant ‘may be needed’
Victoria's desalination plant at Wonthaggi could be switched on to deal with water shortages in rural areas.
Treasurer talks roads, food and freight
INFRASTRUCTURE, freight capability, food production and agricultural business across Gippsland were among issues put to State Treasurer Tim Pallas on Friday.
Cheers to that
WITH a hearty 'prost!' more than 1500 people helped Latrobe Valley's German community celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday.
District waiting game
The new Country Fire Authority District created to cater to the Latrobe Valley is yet to be fully established despite being officially launched.
EPA sets eyes on GDF SUEZ
HAZELWOOD mine owners GDF SUEZ could face legal action under State Government environmental law, for smoke and ash pollution created during the mine fire last year.
Let’s chat about bushfires
A CONVERSATION about how best to live with bushfire took place in Churchill at the weekend, with more than 200 people participating.
Valley’s display of solidarity
The Gippsland community partied at Immigration Park, Morwell surrounded by what Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing described as a "sea of colour, vibrancy and positivity" on Saturday.
Car stolen in Morwell
A CAR was stolen and recovered in the early hours of Sunday morning in Morwell.
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Winners raise the bat
FOOTBALL
NORTH GIPPSLAND
By LIAM DURKIN
YOU do wonder if results ever make it back to AFL HQ.
Just one game in Round 17 of the North Gippsland...
